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KOLKATA HERITAGE WALK + SUNDARBANS ADD-ON

Colonial Heritage • Cultural Capital • Nature Add-on

6 Days / 5 Nights

34,999

/ Person*

Quick Overview (Above the Fold)

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Colonial-era heritage of British India’s former capital
  • Guided heritage walks through North & Central Kolkata
  • Iconic landmarks — Victoria Memorial, Writers’ Building area
  • Intellectual, literary & cultural history of Bengal
  • Sundarbans mangrove delta experience (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)
  • Guided forest boat safaris & village interactions
  • Perfect blend of heritage + nature, city + wilderness

PACKAGE OVERVIEW

Kolkata is India’s most intellectually and culturally layered city — a place where colonial power, nationalist movements, art, literature, and politics intersected to shape modern India.

This journey first explores Kolkata’s colonial and cultural legacy through curated walks, architecture, and storytelling. It then transitions to the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, offering a stark yet meaningful contrast — from imperial boulevards to fragile delta ecosystems.

Designed for travellers who want depth, contrast, and narrative, not just sightseeing.

PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS

₹34,999 – ₹39,999

Standard Package

  • Centrally located 3 ★ hotels in Kolkata
  • Standard eco-lodge in Sundarbans
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private AC transport
  • Best for: Cultural travellers & first-time visitors

₹46,999 – ₹54,999

Deluxe Package

  • Premium 4 ★ hotels in Kolkata
  • Better-quality eco-resorts in Sundarbans
  • Enhanced comfort & service
  • Best for: Couples & slow-travel enthusiasts

₹70,000 – ₹95,000

Premium Package

  • Luxury heritage hotels in Kolkata
  • Best available forest resorts (non-commercial luxury)
  • Elevated guiding & curated experiences
  • Best for: Luxury travellers seeking contrast & meaning
  • Note: True 5 ★ luxury is limited in the Sundarbans.

HOTEL OPTIONS

  • Budget: Kolkata: Kenilworth / Similar • Sundarbans: Standard eco-resort
  • Comfort: Kolkata: The Lalit Great Eastern / Similar • Sundarbans: Premium eco-resort
  • Premium: Kolkata: ITC Royal Bengal / Taj Bengal • Sundarbans: Best available nature lodge

Exact hotel names will be shared at the time of booking confirmation.

DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata – Colonial Capital Welcome
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • Hotel check-in & rest

Evening Experience:

  • Heritage drive around Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh)
  • Writers’ Building area (external interpretation)
  • Introduction to Kolkata as the capital of British India

🏨 Overnight Stay: Kolkata

  • Victoria Memorial (museum & gardens)
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Prinsep Ghat & Hooghly riverfront

Afternoon: Lunch break

Late Afternoon: Indian Museum / Marble Palace (one selected, guided)

🏨 Overnight Stay: Kolkata

  • Guided North Kolkata heritage walk
  • Old zamindar houses
  • College Street & Coffee House area
  • Birthplaces of reformers & writers

Afternoon: Lunch in traditional Bengali eatery

Evening: Free time / optional cultural performance

🏨 Overnight Stay: Kolkata

  • Morning departure by road to Sundarbans jetty
  • Boat transfer into mangrove delta
  • Check-in at eco-resort

Evening:

  • Village walk & cultural interaction
  • Briefing on Sundarbans ecology & conservation

🏨 Overnight Stay: Sundarbans

  • Guided boat safari through forest creeks
  • Watchtowers & interpretation of mangrove ecosystem
  • Birdlife & delta village observation

Afternoon: Lunch at resort, Leisure & nature observation

🏨 Overnight Stay: Sundarbans

  • Morning boat transfer to jetty
  • Road transfer back to Kolkata
  • Airport / railway station drop
  • Tour concludes

TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS

  • Private AC vehicle in Kolkata
  • Road transfers to/from Sundarbans
  • Shared or private boat transfers in Sundarbans
  • All driver allowances, tolls & parking included

TRAVEL TO KOLKATA (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)

  • Flights / trains to Kolkata
  • Airport meet-and-assist services

Travel assistance available on request.

✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • All Sundarbans meals (as specified by lodge)
  • Private AC vehicle with driver
  • Guided heritage walks in Kolkata
  • Boat safaris & local guides in Sundarbans
  • All transfers & parking

❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

  • Flights / trains
  • Monument entry fees
  • Lunches & dinners in Kolkata
  • Camera / forest permit fees (if applicable)
  • Personal expenses & tips

Ideal For

Culture & history lovers
Slow travellers & thinkers
Nature & wildlife enthusiasts
Travellers seeking city + wilderness contrast

Best Time To Visit

October to March is ideal. Monsoon months may restrict forest movement.

Important Notes

  • Sundarbans access is weather-dependent
  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
  • Eco-lodges operate under forest regulations
  • Limited mobile connectivity in Sundarbans

❌ CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

30+ days before travel: Minimal charges

15–29 days: 25%

7–14 days: 50%

Less than 7 days / No-show: 100%

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Is this suitable for senior travellers?

Yes, but Sundarbans involves boat travel.

No — it is a riverine & mangrove ecosystem experience.

Yes — Kolkata-only heritage version is available.

Contact & Bookings

Hiddensee Tours and Travels (OPC) Private Limited Gurgaon, Haryana - India